Which type of vegetarian excludes all animal-derived foods?
a. semi-vegetarian
b. lacto-vegetarian
c. vegan
d. ovo-vegetarian
e. pollo-vegetarian
Q. 2______________________ represents the sum of oxygen consumption of the active tissues of the body when an individual is resting but not asleep.
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Q. 3If a man consumes 65 grams of protein and 2700 total calories per day, approximately what percentage of calories would he derive from protein?
a. 8
b. 10
c. 15
d. 22
e. 25
Q. 4______________________ is the measure of the energy value of food; technically, the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1kg of water 33.8F (1C).
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Q. 5The DRI recommend a protein intake of _____ gram(s) per kilogram of desirable body weight per day.
a. 0.2
b. 0.8
c. 1.2
d. 1.8
e. 2.6
Q. 6_________________ are the nutrients (carbohydrate, fat, and protein) that contain calories.
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Q. 7The quality of a protein depends upon the proportion of ____.
a. essential amino acids present
b. essential fatty acids present
c. nonessential amino acids present
d. nitrogen to give nitrogen equilibrium
e. nitrogen to give positive nitrogen balance
Q. 8High intensity exercise has been shown to oxidize a higher proportion of calories from fat.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 9What happens if the diet is lacking an essential amino acid?
a. The body cells will synthesize it.
b. Proteins will be made but they will lack that particular amino acid.
c. Protein synthesis will be halted.
d. Another amino acid will be substituted for the missing one.
e. The partially built protein will become an immediate source of energy.
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